1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee problems by component
1,028 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee, grouped by the component owners reported. Each component links to a detailed breakdown with mileage, severity and owner reports.
| Component | Complaints | Share | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 426 | 41% | 76,000 mi |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic → | 152 | 15% | 47,250 mi |
| Fuel System, Gasoline → | 99 | 10% | 102,000 mi |
| Engine and Engine Cooling → | 69 | 7% | 141,000 mi |
| Structure → | 68 | 7% | 140,000 mi |
| Electrical System → | 60 | 6% | 118,000 mi |
| Fuel/propulsion System → | 42 | 4% | — |
| Steering → | 40 | 4% | 126,000 mi |
| Vehicle Speed Control → | 39 | 4% | — |
| Air Bags → | 36 | 4% | 98,245 mi |
| Suspension → | 32 | 3% | — |
| Fuel System, Other → | 31 | 3% | — |
| Visibility → | 28 | 3% | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages → | 18 | 2% | — |
| Seat Belts → | 17 | 2% | — |
| Equipment → | 16 | 2% | — |
| Exterior Lighting → | 15 | 1% | — |
| Engine → | 14 | 1% | 159,943 mi |
| Tires → | 13 | 1% | — |
| Seats | 9 | 1% | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 1% | — |
| Parking Brake | 4 | 0% | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 3 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 0% | — |
| Interior Lighting | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 | 0% | — |
| Trailer Hitches | 2 | 0% | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 0% | — |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.